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Posted Apr 20, 2026

Digital Watercolor Illustrator Needed to Paint Over Line Art

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We are building a gifting brand and have already created the base character illustrations (vector line art). We are now looking for a digital watercolor illustrator to paint over our existing artwork and bring it to a soft, warm, storybook-style finish. This is NOT a character design job. The characters are already designed. Your role will be to: • Add watercolor textures • Add soft shading and grain • Create warm glow and depth • Match a gentle children’s book aesthetic • Prepare artwork suitable for print (t-shirts, mugs, gifts) Style reference: soft watercolor children’s illustration. We will provide: • Layered PSD/AI files • Style references • Ongoing work if the first design goes well Deliverables for first project 1 illustration: • Watercolor painted version of supplied artwork • High-resolution PSD with layers • Transparent PNG for printing Potential for ongoing work on a full collection. Ideal candidate Experience in: • Children’s book illustration • Digital watercolor painting • Procreate / Photoshop painting • Print-ready artwork Please include a portfolio showing watercolor or storybook illustration style.
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